ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
68.2Performance38.2
78.4Display35.3
42.9Battery46.7
20Portability36.2
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+30). Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 35
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 124% higher charging: 380 W vs 170 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 20
- 27% lower weight: 2.4 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 250 (Hawk Point) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+20%Top 16% | 2,586Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+111%Top 9% | 9,956Bottom 10% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+124% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.4 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 23.9 mm+25% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, 65-100W PD), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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